Finding the Third Proportional to 49,236 and 73,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,236 and 73,668 is: 110,223.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,236 : 73,668 = 73,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,236/73,668 = 73,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,236x = 73,668 × 73,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,236x = 5,426,974,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,426,974,224/49,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,223.70
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